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Gabriel Guerrero Martinez (born December 11, 1993) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.

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Professional career

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Seattle Mariners

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Guerrero signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent on February 10, 2011.[1] He made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-level DSL Mariners, batting .236/.288/.298 with one home run and 14 RBIs in 57 games. In 2012, he started the season with the DSL Mariners before relocating to the United States late in the season to play with the Rookie-level AZL Mariners, batting a combined .349/.393/.593 with 15 home runs and 72 RBIs in 68 games. In 2013, Guerrero played for the Clinton LumberKings, batting .271/.303/.358 with four home runs and 50 RBIs in 125 games. In 2014, he played with the High Desert Mavericks,[2] making an appearance in the mid-season All-Star Futures Game, an exhibition game hosted by the MLB that showcases the top minor league prospects.[3][4] He finished the season batting .307/.347/.467 with 18 home runs and 96 RBIs in 131 games. Guerrero began the 2015 season playing for the Double-A Jackson Generals before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3, 2015, batting .215/.262/.305 with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 48 games for the Generals.[5]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Guerrero began the 2015 season with the Mariners Double-A affiliate Jackson Generals before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3, 2015, along with Welington Castillo, Dominic Leone, and Jack Reinheimer in exchange for Mark Trumbo and Vidal Nuño.[5] He finished the season with the Double-A Mobile BayBears, batting a combined .222/.258/.343 with seven home runs and 47 RBIs in 126 games. On November 20, 2015, the Diamondbacks added Guerrero to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] In 2016, Guerrero split time between the BayBears and the Triple-A Reno Aces, batting a combined .234/.281/.383 with nine home runs and 54 RBIs in 126 games. On November 18, 2016, Guerrero was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.[7]

Cincinnati Reds

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On November 28, 2016, Guerrero was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds organization.[8] He was non-tendered on December 2,[9] and re-signed to a minor league contract on December 4.[10]

Guerrero was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the MLB for the first time on September 3, 2018, and made his debut the next day.[11] On October 3, he was outrighted to the minors and removed from the Reds' 40-man roster.[12] Guerrero elected free agency on November 2.[13]

Miami Marlins

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On November 14, 2018, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[14] He was assigned to the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes to begin the 2019 season. In 105 games for New Orleans (and 9 games for the Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Guerrero hit .254/.270/.401 with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[15]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On January 21, 2020, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[16] Guerrero did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] He became a free agent on November 2.[18]

Kansas City Monarchs

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On April 5, 2021, Guerrero signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[19] He played in 96 games for the team, batting .319/.356/.485 with 18 home runs and 86 RBIs.

In 2022, Guerrero was named an All-Star after batting .305/.361/.485 with eight home runs and 33 RBIs in 48 games.[20] On July 15, 2022, Guerrero retired from professional baseball.[21]

Personal life

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Guerrero comes from a family with strong connections to baseball.[22] His uncles, Vladimir Guerrero Sr. and Wilton Guerrero, played in Major League Baseball (MLB),[23] while his cousin Vladimir Guerrero Jr. currently plays as a first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays.[24]

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Gabriel Guerrero (born December 11, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball best known for his brief stint in (MLB) with the in 2018. A member of the prominent Guerrero baseball family, he is the nephew of Hall of Fame and the cousin of Blue Jays Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 215 pounds, Guerrero bats and throws right-handed. Guerrero signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent in February 2011 at age 17, receiving a $400,000 signing bonus. He progressed through the Mariners' minor league system, showcasing power-hitting potential with a standout 2012 season in the Rookie-level League, where he batted .349 with 15 home runs in 49 games. Traded to the Diamondbacks in 2015, he continued to develop, posting a career-high .307 with 18 home runs and 96 RBIs in 2014 at the level with the . Guerrero was claimed off waivers by the in 2016 and reached Triple-A in their organization by 2017. On September 4, 2018, Guerrero made his MLB debut with the Reds, appearing in 14 games that season and recording a .167 with 3 hits, 1 , and 1 RBI in 18 at-bats. After his MLB appearance, he played in the minor leagues for the organization in 2019 and spent time in independent leagues, including with the in 2021–2022. Guerrero has also competed in the Dominican Winter League with teams like and Escogido from 2016 to 2022. In 2025, he played as an for the Mid East in .

Early life and family background

Early life

Gabriel Guerrero was born on December 11, 1993, in Nizao, a small town in the Peravia province of the Dominican Republic. Nizao is renowned for its deep-rooted baseball culture, where the sport serves as a central element of community life and a pathway for local youth aspiring to professional careers, much like Guerrero's uncle Vladimir Guerrero Sr., who grew up playing barefoot on makeshift fields in the same town. Growing up in this baseball-centric environment, Guerrero developed an early passion for the game, participating in informal local play common among Dominican children before formal training. By his mid-teens, he began structured preparation for professional scouting, training under Basilio Vizcaino, known as "Cachaza," a respected trainer in the who has worked with numerous top prospects. This pre-professional development focused on refining his skills and raw power potential, setting the stage for his international signing at age 17.

Family connections

Gabriel Guerrero hails from a prominent baseball family in the Dominican Republic, with deep ties to Major League Baseball through his uncles Vladimir Guerrero and Wilton Guerrero. Vladimir Guerrero, a Baseball Hall of Famer inducted in 2018, won the American League Most Valuable Player Award in 2004 during his tenure with the Anaheim Angels and enjoyed a distinguished 16-year MLB career known for his powerful hitting and exceptional arm strength. Wilton Guerrero, an infielder, played eight seasons in the majors from 1995 to 2004 for teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Royals, appearing in 599 games and showcasing versatility across multiple positions. These familial links placed Guerrero within a lineage of professional players, as his father, Eleazar Guerrero, also pursued a professional baseball career in the minor leagues during the 1990s. Guerrero is a first cousin to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman who has emerged as a multi-time All-Star since his MLB debut in 2019, earning two Silver Slugger Awards (in 2021 and 2024) as of 2025 and leading the in home runs in 2021 with 48. This cousin relationship stems from their shared heritage in , , where talent runs deep across generations. The broader includes other relatives who have signed professional contracts, such as Guerrero's brother Josue Guerrero, who inked a deal with the in 2016, and cousins like Gregory Guerrero, Armando Guerrero, and Cristian Guerrero, all of whom have appeared in systems. These family connections significantly influenced Guerrero's entry into , drawing early attention from scouts due to the renowned Guerrero name. At age 17, he signed as an international with the Seattle Mariners on January 13, 2011, for a $400,000 bonus, a deal explicitly noted in reports as involving "Vladimir Guerrero's nephew," highlighting how his uncles' established legacies facilitated scouting opportunities in the competitive Dominican prospect market. This hereditary advantage aligned with the Guerrero family's pattern of multiple members advancing through MLB organizations, underscoring a multi-generational commitment to the sport.

Professional career

Seattle Mariners organization (2011–2015)

Guerrero signed with the Seattle Mariners as a 17-year-old international from the on February 10, 2011, receiving a of $400,000. He made his professional debut that season with the (DSL) Mariners, appearing in 57 games and batting .236 with one and 14 RBI. In 2012, Guerrero split time between the DSL Mariners and the rookie-level Arizona League Mariners, compiling a .349 over 68 games with 15 home runs and 72 RBI, earning DSL Most Valuable Player and Post-Season honors. Guerrero transitioned to full-season in 2013 with the Single-A of the , where he batted .271 with four home runs and 50 RBI in 125 games, demonstrating improved plate discipline and power potential despite a high rate. Promoted to High-A High Desert Mavericks of the California League in 2014, Guerrero had a breakout campaign, hitting .307 with 18 home runs and 96 RBI in 131 games while scoring 97 runs; his performance earned him a California League Mid-Season All-Star selection and a spot on the World Team in the . Entering 2014 and 2015, Guerrero solidified his status as a top Mariners prospect, ranked as high as No. 4 overall by Baseball Prospectus in 2015 and No. 5 by in 2014, praised for his plus raw power, arm strength, and athleticism in the outfield. Guerrero started 2015 at Double-A with the , batting .215 with two home runs and 15 RBI in 48 games before the Mariners traded him to the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3, along with catcher , pitcher , and infielder Jack Reinheimer, in exchange for outfielder and pitcher Vidal Nuno.

Arizona Diamondbacks organization (2015–2016)

On June 3, 2015, the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Gabriel Guerrero from the Seattle Mariners organization as part of a trade that sent and Vidal Nuno to in exchange for Guerrero, Welington Castillo, Dominic Leone, and infielder Jack Reinheimer. Immediately following the trade, Guerrero was assigned to the Diamondbacks' Double-A affiliate, the Mobile BayBears, where he appeared in 78 games during the remainder of the 2015 season, batting .226 with five home runs and 32 RBI. To protect Guerrero from selection in the , the Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2015. received an invitation to the Diamondbacks' major league spring training camp ahead of the 2016 season and was optioned to Mobile on March 21 following camp. In 2016, he split time between Mobile and the Triple-A , starting the year with the BayBears before a promotion to Reno on June 25; he was later returned to Mobile. With Mobile, played 92 games and hit .241 with eight home runs and 45 RBI, while his Triple-A stint with Reno consisted of 34 games where he batted .212 with one and nine RBI. Across his time in the Diamondbacks' organization from to 2016, Guerrero appeared in 204 games, compiling a .234 with 14 home runs and 86 RBI exclusively with affiliates. On November 18, 2016, the Diamondbacks designated Guerrero for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

Cincinnati Reds (2016–2018)

On November 28, 2016, the claimed outfielder Gabriel Guerrero off waivers from the Diamondbacks. The following day, Guerrero was by to clear space on their 40-man roster, and he officially joined the Reds organization. On December 3, 2016, the Reds signed him to a minor league contract and invited him to . Guerrero spent the 2017 season primarily with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, where he appeared in 132 games, batting .273 with 7 home runs and 50 RBI. He began the year with a brief stint at Triple-A Louisville Bats before being assigned to Pensacola on April 6, 2017. In 2018, Guerrero advanced to Triple-A with the Louisville Bats, playing 104 games and hitting .292 with 17 home runs and 65 RBI, showcasing improved power at the higher level. The Reds selected Guerrero's contract from Louisville on September 4, 2018, marking his major league debut that day against the , in which he went 0-for-1 as a defensive replacement in center field. Over 14 games with that September, Guerrero batted .167 (3-for-18) with 1 and 1 RBI. His first major league hit came on September 11, 2018, a single against the . Guerrero's lone occurred on September 22, 2018, a pinch-hit solo shot off reliever in the eighth inning of a 5-1 loss. Following the season, the Reds outrighted Guerrero to Louisville on October 3, 2018, removing him from the 40-man roster. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Miami Marlins (2019)

On December 3, 2018, the signed free agent outfielder Gabriel Guerrero to a contract and invited him to , following his release from the organization earlier that fall. This deal represented a fresh opportunity for Guerrero to continue developing in the majors' top level after limited major league exposure in 2018. Guerrero began the 2019 season assigned to the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate, the New Orleans Baby Cakes of the Pacific Coast League. In 105 games with New Orleans, he posted a .253 batting average, along with 11 home runs and 48 runs batted in, while also contributing 17 doubles and 5 stolen bases across 324 at-bats. He briefly appeared in 9 games with the Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in late June, batting .257 with 3 RBI, bringing his overall organizational totals to a .253 average, 11 home runs, and 51 RBI over 114 games. These figures highlighted Guerrero's power potential from the right side, though his 97 strikeouts in Triple-A underscored ongoing challenges with plate discipline. Despite his solid production in Triple-A, Guerrero did not receive a call-up to the major league Marlins roster during the 2019 season, as the team relied on other options amid a rebuilding phase. No significant injuries were reported to impact his play, and while he had occasional multi-hit games, such as a three-hit performance on May 18 against the , none stood out as franchise-defining moments in the . At the conclusion of the season on September 2, 2019, Guerrero's contract expired, allowing him to enter free agency.

Toronto Blue Jays (2020)

On December 20, 2019, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was invited to and, on February 25, 2020, officially assigned to the organization, with plans to join the Triple-A for the upcoming season. This move placed him in the same organization as his cousin, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a prominent prospect on the major league roster. However, the 2020 minor league season was canceled on June 30 due to the , preventing Guerrero from playing any official games. On March 25, 2020, he had been reassigned from Buffalo to the Double-A amid ongoing preparations, but the shutdown halted all affiliated play. There is no record of his participation in the Blue Jays' alternate training site in , where select prospects developed during the summer. The pandemic's disruption significantly altered Guerrero's career trajectory, as the lost season limited opportunities for advancement in the Blue Jays' system at age 26. Following the cancellation, he elected free agency on November 2, 2020, ending his brief affiliation with without recording any statistics.

Kansas City Monarchs (2021–2022)

Guerrero signed with the of the on April 5, 2021, marking his return to organized following a year away from the Toronto Blue Jays organization. In his first season with the Monarchs, he delivered a standout performance, batting .319 with 18 s and 86 runs batted in over 96 games, while leading the team in hits (127) and RBI. His contributions extended into the postseason, where he batted .519 with 13 RBI, three doubles, a triple, and a across six games, earning him the American Association Finals MVP award as the Monarchs swept the to claim the 2021 league championship and the Miles Wolff Cup. Returning for the 2022 season, Guerrero continued his productive play early on, posting a .305 with 8 home runs and 33 RBI in 48 games. His consistent offensive output, including a 15-game and reaching base safely in 26 consecutive games, earned him a selection to the 2022 American Association All-Star Game as the starting for the West Division. On July 15, 2022, Guerrero announced his retirement from , just after the All-Star break, having helped propel the Monarchs to a strong start and into the playoff contention with their 64-35 regular-season record. The team placed him on the inactive list following the decision, honoring his impact during his two-year tenure that included the 2021 title.

Baseball United (2023–present)

Following his announced retirement, Guerrero returned to by participating in 's inaugural player draft on October 23, 2023, where he was selected 18th overall by the Abu Dhabi-based Mid-East Falcons. He appeared in the league's All-Star Showcase exhibition in on November 24–25, 2023. Guerrero was included on the Mid-East Falcons' roster for Baseball United's UAE Series exhibition tournament held February 14–16, 2025, at Baseball United Ballpark in . As of November 2025, he remains active with the Mid-East Falcons during the league's inaugural full season in .

Personal life and retirement

Family

Gabriel Guerrero was born on December 11, 1993, in , , . He is the son of Eleazar Guerrero, a former baseball player. Guerrero has a brother, Josue Guerrero, who signed as an international with the in 2016 and played in their system. Raised in , Guerrero maintains strong connections to his Dominican roots and family heritage in the region. Public information on other immediate family members, such as a or children, remains limited.

Post-retirement activities

Gabriel Guerrero announced his from on July 22, 2022, following his release from the of the American Association on July 15, 2022. However, Guerrero returned to the sport and was selected in Baseball United's inaugural player draft in October 2023. As of 2025, he is active as an for the Mid East Falcons in the league's UAE Series.

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